Mom

I like the realness of the entire show: a world into another world. The main characters' storylines are interesting.

But I've to say, I'm loving season 8 without Anna Faris; sorry Anna.

Just watched the episode where Violet cuts her off. That's really messed up cuz from the very first episode all she tried to do was make things right with her kids and Violet refuses to accept her apology. Also Violet refuses to accept the mistakes she made. I get it Mom was drunk, Mom made childhood hard, you didn't have a childhood. But when you were going down that path she did everything she could to steer you to the right way so you won't end up like her. And never once told her mom thank you for trying at least. She got pregnant and had nothing but Christy's support. She was just a brat.

From pilot to finale every episode stirs an honest emotional response; be it laughter at the sharp wit or shedding a few tears at the brutal honesty, Mom delivers. Characters come & go but the show's backbone - Allison Janney, strengthened by the ensemble cast shines bright and leaves us hopeful for tomorrow, inspired for today.

Allison Janney made me do something I had never done before. To be devotedly attached to a sit-com. She has created a character in Mom that it's bloody irresistible. An awful mother that it's impossible not to love. That's only achievable if the actress playing her is a genius. Anna Faris playing her daughter is a total find for me. Wonderful and a perfect foil for Allison Janney who reminds me of some of my favorites from the past, Kay Kendall, Eve Arden, Mary Astor, Joyce Grenfell and at the same time, she's like nobody else. She had only one moment in Primary Colors but she's memorable and has an entrance in The Hours that took my breath away. I want to see her in a movie that showcases her extraordinary talents to the fullest. Is that too much to ask?

For a long time I haven't found a good comedy series I can watch, then this one came across me. I have seen all 8 seasons and I have to say that this is the only TV series I know that did not decline with years. Interestingly the show really turned upside down, it started with Christy being the "Mom" and after a couple of seasons Bonnie became the title character. And by season 8 none of them were mom. For me S8 was better, because the Christy character became very flat by the end, and I also didn't miss her mouth, the look of her mouth heavily irritated me, plastic surgery really went wrong there. Overall I like all the characters and the pace of the show, sometimes they also deal with drama what gives weight to the series.